I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

Let's see.
He had the largest Marina in the northeast.
He chummed around with Ole Evinrude he was so successful.
He was a grand seaman, even taking a runabout on a trans-Atlantic
journey
He got a fireboat welcome in NYC for that effort.
He sailed sailboats
He made sure his son took practice tests for schoolwork (perhaps he
thought little Harry couldn't pass without practicing?)
He was a very accomplished musician
He worked on organs
He worked on large pipe organs
He made home made boats
He was an accomplished artist

I wonder what he done in his spare time? It certainly wasn't used to
raise and nurture an honest, independent trustworthy son.

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:32:22 -0700 (PDT), Loogypicker
wrote:

You know, not to defend Harry, but it wouldn't surprise me that his
father was an accomplished man.

My Dad was very accomplished and very well rounded - he was a writer,
journalist, editor of the business section of the Hearst newspapers
out of Boston, sculptor/artist, he actually built a couple of boats
when I was very little, ran a small nursery for a number of years,
commanded a DE during WWII in both theaters, was active in civic
affairs including a couple of part-time terms as Selectman in
Marblehead and served on various boards and commissions for town,
region and state. He was personal friends with some movers and shakers
- when he passed on, his wake was a parade of power and authority.
Active tennis player, active skier, loved to surf fish and was fairly
handy with hand tools.

And I never knew half of it until he died - he was just my Dad. :)

They were a different generation than us in a lot of ways.

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Jun 22, 3:54*pm, Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:32:22 -0700 (PDT), Loogypicker

wrote:

You know, not to defend Harry, but it wouldn't surprise me that his
father was an accomplished man.

My Dad was very accomplished and very well rounded - he was a writer,
journalist, editor of the business section of the Hearst newspapers
out of Boston, sculptor/artist, he actually built a couple of boats
when I was very little, ran a small nursery for a number of years,
commanded a DE during WWII in both theaters, was active in civic
affairs including a couple of part-time terms as Selectman in
Marblehead and served on various boards and commissions for town,
region and state. He was personal friends with some movers and shakers
- when he passed on, his wake was a parade of power and authority.
Active tennis player, active skier, loved to surf fish and was fairly
handy with hand tools.

And I never knew half of it until he died - he was just my Dad. *:)

They were a different generation than us in a lot of ways.

....and the cat's in the cradle with a silver spoon... Selfish breeds
selfish..

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote:

...and the cat's in the cradle with a silver spoon... Selfish breeds
selfish..


And in your case, stupid and unaccomplished breeds...well, stupid and
unaccomplished.

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Jun 22, 4:42*pm, HK wrote:
JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote:
...and the cat's in the cradle with a silver spoon... Selfish breeds
selfish..

And in your case, stupid and unaccomplished breeds...well, stupid and
unaccomplished.

pffftttt... My daughters real Masters beats your fake diploma or fake
Dr. Dr. anytime...

By the way for those interested. The Mouse is currently 6th of 17 in
her division of Motocross Racing....

Rowdy Mouse Racing, we race for cheese!

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote:
On Jun 22, 4:42 pm, HK wrote:
JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote:
...and the cat's in the cradle with a silver spoon... Selfish breeds
selfish..
And in your case, stupid and unaccomplished breeds...well, stupid and
unaccomplished.

pffftttt... My daughters real Masters beats your fake diploma or fake
Dr. Dr. anytime...

By the way for those interested. The Mouse is currently 6th of 17 in
her division of Motocross Racing....

Rowdy Mouse Racing, we race for cheese!


I'm not talking about your kids, dummy, but, obviously, if a kid of
yours has accomplished something academically, it is because of her
mother, not you, mr. socially promoted.

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:54:59 -0400, Wizard of Woodstock
wrote:

On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:32:22 -0700 (PDT), Loogypicker
wrote:

You know, not to defend Harry, but it wouldn't surprise me that his
father was an accomplished man.

My Dad was very accomplished and very well rounded - he was a writer,
journalist, editor of the business section of the Hearst newspapers
out of Boston, sculptor/artist, he actually built a couple of boats
when I was very little, ran a small nursery for a number of years,
commanded a DE during WWII in both theaters, was active in civic
affairs including a couple of part-time terms as Selectman in
Marblehead and served on various boards and commissions for town,
region and state. He was personal friends with some movers and shakers
- when he passed on, his wake was a parade of power and authority.
Active tennis player, active skier, loved to surf fish and was fairly
handy with hand tools.

And I never knew half of it until he died - he was just my Dad. :)

They were a different generation than us in a lot of ways.

Loogy must have lacked the role model we were lucky enough to have.

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

jps wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:54:59 -0400, Wizard of Woodstock


And I never knew half of it until he died - he was just my Dad. :)

They were a different generation than us in a lot of ways.

Loogy must have lacked the role model we were lucky enough to have.

There is a reason why Brokaw called out parents generation "The Greatest
Generation". That said, if someone has a history of fabricating
stories in an effort to belittle others, (e the Dr. Dr. Story, where he
made up a MD degree for his wife so he could use her MD degree to
diagnose rec.boats regulars' mental problems) just to boost up his weak
self esteem, the odds are that most of Harry's dad stories are nothing
more than stories.

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager. I would guess that Harry never lived up to his father's
expectations, and that is the reason why he lives a Walter Mitty life.

--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.

This Newsgroup post is a natural product. The slight variations in
spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in
no way are to be considered flaws or defects

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Jun 22, 5:15*pm, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:
jps wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:54:59 -0400, Wizard of Woodstock

And I never knew half of it until he died - he was just my Dad. *:)

They were a different generation than us in a lot of ways.

Loogy must have *lacked the role model we were lucky enough to have.

There is a reason why Brokaw called out parents generation "The Greatest
Generation". * That said, if someone has a history of fabricating
stories in an effort to belittle others, (e the Dr. Dr. Story, where he
made up a MD degree for his wife so he could use her MD degree to
diagnose rec.boats regulars' mental problems) *just to boost up his weak
self esteem, the odds are that *most of Harry's dad stories are nothing
more than stories.

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager. *I would guess that Harry never lived up to his father's
expectations, and that is the reason why he lives a Walter Mitty life.

--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.

This Newsgroup post is a natural product. The slight variations in
spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in
no way are to be considered flaws or defects

A hearty thanks for the laughs, everyone.

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:13 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager.

You mean like the Parker rendezvous?

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

"Wizard of Woodstock" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:32:22 -0700 (PDT), Loogypicker
wrote:

You know, not to defend Harry, but it wouldn't surprise me that his
father was an accomplished man.

My Dad was very accomplished and very well rounded - he was a writer,
journalist, editor of the business section of the Hearst newspapers
out of Boston, sculptor/artist, he actually built a couple of boats
when I was very little, ran a small nursery for a number of years,
commanded a DE during WWII in both theaters, was active in civic
affairs including a couple of part-time terms as Selectman in
Marblehead and served on various boards and commissions for town,
region and state. He was personal friends with some movers and shakers
- when he passed on, his wake was a parade of power and authority.
Active tennis player, active skier, loved to surf fish and was fairly
handy with hand tools.

And I never knew half of it until he died - he was just my Dad. :)

They were a different generation than us in a lot of ways.

So true. My father in law, when he passed, I could not believe some of the
mourners. I knew he was friends with some in the Secret Service, why we as
a family got a tour of the West Wing of the White house, but lots of other
movers and shakers. And sometimes, you just know a person as a local
friend. A man we all admired, as he had a cool car and 5 good looking
daughters. Very good friends of my inlaws. He was on the board of
directors of Chevron, and head of one of their divisions.

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:13 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager.

You mean like the Parker rendezvous?

He never would accept a wager on that one ;) There is something
about the way Harry tells a story, that makes it so very easy to tell
when he has step into his fantasy world. It took me about 45 secs. to
find that photo online. One would think as much as he likes Parker, he
would have wanted to actually go to a meet up.

--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.

This Newsgroup post is a natural product. The slight variations in
spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in
no way are to be considered flaws or defects

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:25:15 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"Wizard of Woodstock" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:32:22 -0700 (PDT), Loogypicker
wrote:

You know, not to defend Harry, but it wouldn't surprise me that his
father was an accomplished man.

My Dad was very accomplished and very well rounded - he was a writer,
journalist, editor of the business section of the Hearst newspapers
out of Boston, sculptor/artist, he actually built a couple of boats
when I was very little, ran a small nursery for a number of years,
commanded a DE during WWII in both theaters, was active in civic
affairs including a couple of part-time terms as Selectman in
Marblehead and served on various boards and commissions for town,
region and state. He was personal friends with some movers and shakers
- when he passed on, his wake was a parade of power and authority.
Active tennis player, active skier, loved to surf fish and was fairly
handy with hand tools.

And I never knew half of it until he died - he was just my Dad. :)

They were a different generation than us in a lot of ways.

So true. My father in law, when he passed, I could not believe some of the
mourners. I knew he was friends with some in the Secret Service, why we as
a family got a tour of the West Wing of the White house, but lots of other
movers and shakers. And sometimes, you just know a person as a local
friend. A man we all admired, as he had a cool car and 5 good looking
daughters. Very good friends of my inlaws. He was on the board of
directors of Chevron, and head of one of their divisions.

The thing of it is my Dad always came across as a ordinary guy. I knew
he knew a lot of people and was forever talking to this person that
person - I've told the story about Asmov and Simak sitting in my
parents living room swapping stories, but you never connect names to
anything when you are a teenager.

When he passed on, I was much older and knew the names and who they
were - it's was, well, impressive. Never even had a clue. I was
still working for Texaco at the time and when Peter Bijur showed up, I
was shocked.

Hi Boss. :)

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:58:39 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:13 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager.

You mean like the Parker rendezvous?

He never would accept a wager on that one ;) There is something
about the way Harry tells a story, that makes it so very easy to tell
when he has step into his fantasy world. It took me about 45 secs. to
find that photo online. One would think as much as he likes Parker, he
would have wanted to actually go to a meet up.

I thought the best part was the "find him in the photo" puzzle - kind
of like Find Waldo only Waldo wasn't in the puzzle.

I have to admit - he had us going for a while.

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:58:39 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:13 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager.
You mean like the Parker rendezvous?
He never would accept a wager on that one ;) There is something
about the way Harry tells a story, that makes it so very easy to tell
when he has step into his fantasy world. It took me about 45 secs. to
find that photo online. One would think as much as he likes Parker, he
would have wanted to actually go to a meet up.

I thought the best part was the "find him in the photo" puzzle - kind
of like Find Waldo only Waldo wasn't in the puzzle.

I have to admit - he had us going for a while.

You never had me going with your wild tales of gallons per hour with
that etec, or your incredible knowledge of the product lines of
Husqvarna, or your claims about your new camera, or, well...what real
difference does it make?

Thought you were stopping by last week...what happened, couldn't squeeze
into that old marine uniform? :?)

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

HK wrote:
Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:58:39 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:13 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager.
You mean like the Parker rendezvous?
He never would accept a wager on that one ;) There is something
about the way Harry tells a story, that makes it so very easy to tell
when he has step into his fantasy world. It took me about 45 secs.
to find that photo online. One would think as much as he likes
Parker, he would have wanted to actually go to a meet up.

I thought the best part was the "find him in the photo" puzzle - kind
of like Find Waldo only Waldo wasn't in the puzzle.

I have to admit - he had us going for a while.

You never had me going with your wild tales of gallons per hour with
that etec, or your incredible knowledge of the product lines of
Husqvarna, or your claims about your new camera, or, well...what real
difference does it make?

Thought you were stopping by last week...what happened, couldn't squeeze
into that old marine uniform? :?)


Damn...I forgot about that 20" transom you have on your ocean-going
Ranger "bay boat" with the 25" shaft outboard motor. You think the sight
of that and its inherent "unbalance" has anything to do with your
inability to date to sell it?

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

HK wrote:
Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:58:39 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:13 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager.
You mean like the Parker rendezvous?
He never would accept a wager on that one ;) There is something
about the way Harry tells a story, that makes it so very easy to tell
when he has step into his fantasy world. It took me about 45 secs.
to find that photo online. One would think as much as he likes
Parker, he would have wanted to actually go to a meet up.

I thought the best part was the "find him in the photo" puzzle - kind
of like Find Waldo only Waldo wasn't in the puzzle.

I have to admit - he had us going for a while.

You never had me going with your wild tales of gallons per hour with
that etec, or your incredible knowledge of the product lines of
Husqvarna, or your claims about your new camera, or, well...what real
difference does it make?

Thought you were stopping by last week...what happened, couldn't squeeze
into that old marine uniform? :?)

His bullet proof vest was at the dry cleaner?

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:59:05 -0400, Jim24242
wrote:

HK wrote:
Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:58:39 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:13 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager.
You mean like the Parker rendezvous?
He never would accept a wager on that one ;) There is something
about the way Harry tells a story, that makes it so very easy to tell
when he has step into his fantasy world. It took me about 45 secs.
to find that photo online. One would think as much as he likes
Parker, he would have wanted to actually go to a meet up.

I thought the best part was the "find him in the photo" puzzle - kind
of like Find Waldo only Waldo wasn't in the puzzle.

I have to admit - he had us going for a while.

You never had me going with your wild tales of gallons per hour with
that etec, or your incredible knowledge of the product lines of
Husqvarna, or your claims about your new camera, or, well...what real
difference does it make?

Thought you were stopping by last week...what happened, couldn't squeeze
into that old marine uniform? :?)

His bullet proof vest was at the dry cleaner?

What our friend doesn't know - well, won't hurt him will it.

Trust me on this - it's not what it appears.

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

Zombie of Woodstock wrote:
On Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:59:05 -0400, Jim24242
wrote:

HK wrote:
Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:58:39 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:13 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager.
You mean like the Parker rendezvous?
He never would accept a wager on that one ;) There is something
about the way Harry tells a story, that makes it so very easy to tell
when he has step into his fantasy world. It took me about 45 secs.
to find that photo online. One would think as much as he likes
Parker, he would have wanted to actually go to a meet up.
I thought the best part was the "find him in the photo" puzzle - kind
of like Find Waldo only Waldo wasn't in the puzzle.

I have to admit - he had us going for a while.
You never had me going with your wild tales of gallons per hour with
that etec, or your incredible knowledge of the product lines of
Husqvarna, or your claims about your new camera, or, well...what real
difference does it make?

Thought you were stopping by last week...what happened, couldn't squeeze
into that old marine uniform? :?)
His bullet proof vest was at the dry cleaner?

What our friend doesn't know - well, won't hurt him will it.

Trust me on this - it's not what it appears.

What? The gas mileage on your etecs? Your bull**** about Husqvarna? Your
25" shaft outboard on your 20" transom boat? You were here last week but
couldn't find the doorbell?

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Jun 22, 3:54*pm, Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:32:22 -0700 (PDT), Loogypicker

wrote:

You know, not to defend Harry, but it wouldn't surprise me that his
father was an accomplished man.

My Dad was very accomplished and very well rounded - he was a writer,
journalist, editor of the business section of the Hearst newspapers
out of Boston, sculptor/artist, he actually built a couple of boats
when I was very little, ran a small nursery for a number of years,
commanded a DE during WWII in both theaters, was active in civic
affairs including a couple of part-time terms as Selectman in
Marblehead and served on various boards and commissions for town,
region and state. He was personal friends with some movers and shakers
- when he passed on, his wake was a parade of power and authority.
Active tennis player, active skier, loved to surf fish and was fairly
handy with hand tools.

And I never knew half of it until he died - he was just my Dad. *:)

They were a different generation than us in a lot of ways.

Oh, I never said Harry's dad wasn't accomplished. BUT, have you ever
noticed that those things only come up after someone posts something
of interest? Like, hey, I just bought a 64 Ford Galaxy to restore, it
would be my dad bought three brand new at one time, one for him, one
for Ole Evinrude and one for President Johnson.......

Again, he can't even lie well.

I just don't know how Harry's father did it all.
 

On Jun 23, 6:28*am, Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:58:39 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."





wrote:
Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:15:13 -0400, "Reginald P Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

If you want to know which stories are true, they are the ones Harry
immediately scans and posts photos or proof and/or wants to make a
wager.

You mean like the Parker rendezvous?

He never would accept a wager on that one *;) * *There is something
about the way Harry tells a story, that makes it so very easy to tell
when he has step into his fantasy world. * It took me about 45 secs. to
find that photo online. *One would think as much as he likes Parker, he
would have wanted to actually go to a meet up.

I thought the best part was the "find him in the photo" puzzle - kind
of like Find Waldo only Waldo wasn't in the puzzle.

I have to admit - he had us going for a while.- Hide quoted text -

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Harry's father used to let him put boats in the water at the largest
marina in the northeast until one fateful day.....

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